The patch targeted specific physics and referee mechanics that frustrated the competitive community:

Patch v1.06 had introduced a glitch where players would frequently travel (walking violation) when driving baseline. v1.07 adjusted the collision detection for the gather step, aligning it with NBA rules. Driving dunks became fluid again.

Many veteran players argue that NBA 2K19 (patched to 1.07) was the final entry in the series that prioritized simulation gameplay over microtransactions.

While patch notes from 2K were famously vague (“General stability improvements”), data miners and players identified three major shifts in v1.07:

Improved the responsiveness of defensive contests against perimeter jumpers.

The PC version of NBA 2K19 is highly regarded for its longevity, entirely driven by the modding community. Releases like v1.07-CODEX were crucial milestones for modders.